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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

A number of fine marksmen from
Virginia and Maryland concluded
pigeon-shooting match at Charlottes-
vile, Va, on the last day of March.
There were several Richmond competi-
tors for the prizes, but the weather was
bleak and uncompromising, and mate
rally interfered with the sport.
The match lasted two DAYS and the
entries were numerous each day. On
the first Captain Morewood, an English
gentleman from Goochland county, won
the sweepstakes, and on the second day
Mr.. Harris.
A large crowd was present both days
despite the bad weather, and the sport
Was enjoyed greatly.
1T is proposed that these matches OF
craftsmanship will be repeated annu-
allv-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
MRS. wINSLOW'S SOOTHING
WI SYRUP.

Rev. sylysnus Cobb thus writes In the Boston
ch,fstfdn Freeman: We would by no means ~
commend any kind Of medicine which 10 did
not know to be good-parsiculsriy for infants.
But Of Mrs. wlnslow's soothins-syrup We can
speak from knowledge; In our. own family is
has proved a blessing indeed by giving an In
FAINT troubled with coiic pains quiet sleep and
the parents nnbroken rest at night hoss
parents can appreciate these blessings. Here
Is sn article which works 10 perfection, end
which Is harmless; for the sleep vhich it s6crss
the infant Ia perfectly natural, and NE little
cherub awskes - "brighs ~ button" An6
during the process Of teething its value u In
csiculsble. We have frequently heard mothers
say that they would Dot be without it from n
birth Of the child I'LL Il had finished Win ths
,eething siege on any consideration whatever.
Sold by all druggists Is cents botue.
NH So-eo0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
RAPIDLY FAILING.
william Randolph smiths Cendt-
tion and Prospects.

W. r. Smith, who was removed from
the city Jail to the penitentiary some
time ago to serve his sentence OF two
years for embezzlement, is in q very
precarious condition, and an effort is
being made to get Governor Lee to
pardon him. At the request of the
Governor several surgeons have re-
Gently examined him to ascertain his
physical condition, and they are unani-
nous in saying that he is hope
lessly diseased, and they incline to
the opinion that further confine-
ment will precipitate his approaching
end. DR.. Watson, surgeon of the
penitentiary, says Smith is suffering
from consumption of the lungs; DIR.
George Ross AYERS that he has four
ischiorectal fstul@, constant and
harassing cough, pronounced tuber-
cles in both lungs, and is rapidly break
ing down in the left lung his present
weight being 100 pounds, while it was
26O when he was first confined in Jail.
DR.. J. s. Dorsey Cullen says the
prisoner is suffering from consumption,
extreme emaciation, cough, and utter
debility.
The Governor will probably soon
grant pardon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

Hon. George ID. Wise has returned
to the city from Washington.
Lieutenant Governor John r. Mas
sey is detained at his home. in Abe
marie county, by the illnessof his wife.
Miss Cora Saunders, Of Nansemond
county, is visiting her cousin, Mira. q.
L. Hewitt, No. 61S north Fourth street.
DIR. Ramon ID. Garcin, son Of our
well-known citizen, X. Garcin, Esq,
has been appointed resident surgeon to
the hospitals of the South Carolina
penitentiary, and will leave in q few
days for his new home.
Mr.. r. Tyler Jones has returned from
Piedras Negras, Mexico, where he has
been for the past six months connected
with the American Consulate at that
place. He verifes the reports already
received of the severe drought pro-
vsiling in that section on both sides OF
the Rio Grande.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

There was . meeting at @. G. Vim
cents place, in Henrico, Wednesday
night Of northern settles- those who
have become permanent residents aud
citizens Of the county. Tho object was
to confer in reference to The coming
county election. Considerable feeling
was manifested by several Who mads
speeches concerning the manner in
which northern Ge3kIern have been
ignored hy ihe Hesd |pster-R Repablicaas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
Police Court.

The following cases were disposed OF
yesterday:
William Harrison, William McCauley,
William Brady, and John Murphy, va
grants and begging ON the street. Muir
DIV committed to Jail for thirty days in
default Of 800 security ; the Others dis
missed.
William Mcbride, James Thompson,
Charles Fenton, and George Watson
fall colored), and A. Brownson (white),
tramps. All discharged except Watson,
who was committed for thirty days in
default OF surety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
sunday. school Anniversary.

Trinity Mission Cedar street, school
will hold their first anniversary at
Trinity church Sunday afternoon. An
interesting programme has been ar
ranged. The meetingswill be addressed
by DR.. s. A. Goodwin and j. ID. X.
Sleight, Esq. Solos by Mr.. George A.
Crump and Miss Montgomery, aud re-
citations by scholars of the school. The
music will be new, especially selected
for the occasion. The school is in a
very tiourishing condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
Important Post-Omee Changes.

Postmaster Cullingworth has made
the following changes in his office,
which took effect yesterday:
L. s. Anderson, night-clerk, has
been displaced and A. g. Calder pro-
NOTED TO fill his position.
L. r. Slower has been promoted to
the position of miscellaneous clerk.
G. w. Smoot has been appointed
general delivery clerk.
Several new carriers will be appoint
ed in about ten days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
CONTAGIOUS
ARE PREVALENT ALL OVER THE
WORLD.

lam native OF England, and while was in
that country contracted terrible blood poison,
and for two years was under treatment as an
outdoor patient at Nottingham Hospital, Eng
land, hut was not cured. ! suffered the most
agoniYing pains in my bones, and was covered
with sores all over my body and limbs had
vertigo and deafness. with partial loss OF sight,
severe pains In my head and eyes, etc, which
nearly ran me crazy. ] lost all hope In that
country and sailed for America, and wes treated
al Roosevelt, in this city, as well as by promi-
nent physician in New York having no connec-
tion with the hospitals.
/ saw the advertisement OF Swift's Specific,
and determined to give IL a trial as a last re-
sort. had given up all hope Of being cured,
as / had gone through the hands OF the best
medical men in Nottingham and New YORK.
took six bottles Of :. s. g.. and can say, with
great 10y, that they have cured me entirely. !
am as sound aud well as ever was In my life.
L. FRED. HALF0RD.
NEW YORK CITY. June IL. 1885.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
AUCTION SALES To.pAY.

JOHN T. G0DpTS. s p. NJ, frame dwelling
No. SIC Greek street.
GRoRUE Il PoINDEX1ER, 10 A ~. ho0so.
hold furniture. farming lnplsmsna e
J. THOMPSON BROWN q CO, 8 r. u. no
frsue dwellings,, Nos. ISL aad ma vess
Cary street,
RICHMOND BAZAAR, 10 A. ~. mules phas-
tens, &c.; II A. NJ. fsy rAase, karrssn>
hay. &c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
BLOOD

ia the life, ard he is wise who remembers IT.
But in March Of last year QSSD contracted
blood poison, and, being In Savannah. Ga, at
the time. / went into the hospital there for
treatment. ! suffered very much from rheu-
matism at the same time. i did not get well
under the treatment there, nor was cured by
any OF the usual means. i have now taken
seven bottles OF Swift's Specific, and am sound
and well. IL drove the poison out through
rolls ON the skin DAN. LEAHY.
JERSEY CITY, n. j., August Z, 1886.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
(orHER LOCAL ON THIRD PAGE. !

One of the handsomest displays OF
Easter Goods and late styles Of Fash
ionnble Stationery in the city is at the
new book store, Hunter 4 Co.'s. 629
east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

in political Affairs. Resolutions vese
unanimously adopted expressive o.
their slispleamre, and declaring hAs
those now managing the Republican
party are, with few exceptions ~
worst element Of the Dcmocratic peEsyp
and that they (the northern setaeFsl
would sooner support . ticket composed
Of conservative and respectable Demo-
crafa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

Mr.. Leo Stein, manager for Mrs.
Wertheimer, 422 east Broad street, has
returned TO the city from trip North,
whore he has been purchasing spring
goods. He viii be pleased to see his
frie nds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

The subjoined table gives the read.
ings of the thermometer, the course OF
the wind at sunrise, and the amount OF
rainfall for the month of March.
The readings of the thermometer were
taken in an elevated portion of the city,
free from any influence Of refracted
heat, and from French instruments,
showing the highest and lowest points
of the mercury during each twenty
four hours. 1t is believed that no better
situation for observations of this cha
racter can be found in our city. They
have been carefully noted, and are be-
lieyed to be absolutely correct:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
civ Circuit Court.

In this court yesterday the case Of
James II. Dooley us. George x. Gil
mer. an action for debt, was tried and
verdict rendered for S294.1l, with in
terest from May %, 1886, at 8 per cent.
The following suits were instituted
Merchants National Bank of Balti-
more rs. W. A. James; action Of debt
for 50, ,30I4 AZ.
A. L. Elicit & Co. rs. I. Fl. Crump
for S65.69.
II. f. Hulcher az. f. w. Dunkel !;
action of detinue for $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

f. b. Thomas, general manaoer OF
the Richmond and Danville Railroad
Company, and I. NJ. Emerson, general
passenger agent Of the Atlantic Coast
Line, have agreed to sell round-trip
tickets over their roads on the 9th OF
April to persons who desire TO attend
the City-HalI cornerstone laying.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
POISON

had nroduced great holes In my back and chest,
and had removed all the hair of my head, yet
began 20 improve In weeks time, and the
sores began to heal, and we're entirely gone in-
side Of eight weeks WILL JONES.
Porter Union Passenger Depot
CISCO, TEX, July Is, 1885.
Treatise on Blood and Skin-D Diseases mailed
free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga; i57 west Twenty-third
etroet New York. NH 20-1w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

Judge George w. Ward, Jr., who
was elected to fill the vacancy in tho
county judgeship Of Washington county
caused by the resignation Of +. b. Hut
ton, was commissioned by Governor
Lee Yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

in Low Prices as we have led in re-
ducing prices OF Fine Pictures and
Frames. Best quality Gold. Leaf.
Prone, and Carved-Wood Mouldings
fer Frames to order.
RICHMOND ART Rooms,
DOT Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

THE WoSDgRPuL HEALING PROPERTIES ov
DARBys PR0PnyLAcnc FfuID.-wherever .
preventing, healing, cleansing and deosiorising
injection or wash s required nse DAgBYs PRo-
PHYLATrc FLUID. ANY innsmed surface, exter-
ternal or internal, treated with the Fluid will
be quickly relieved. II has effected cures thAs
had resisted the bes; medical skill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

The collections Of United States in
ternal revenue in this district for March
amounted to Sl59, 1882, with two
small sections to hear from. The total
collections for the quarter ending
March 81, 1887, were SA32. y2s s.5l tcr
the quarter ensling March 81, 1888,
s3s9, ,617.2S-increase for the past qaar-
ter. S43.311.23.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

Mean temperature, 432
Q)-LIght rain during the forenoon.
(2)-Light rain all day.
(3)-Ran during the day.
(4)-Rain In afternoon, and rain and snow at
night
(5)-Rain until about Up. NJ.
OBTAIN at night
t7)-Kain in afternoon, rain and snow at night
(s)-Snow Mt night
csj-snow all day, with rain In afternoon aud
night
amount Of rainfall (snow estimated) for the
month, 262 inches.
In the table below will be found the
mean temperature and the amount OF
rainfall for the month OF March for the
nast nine wears
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

T T. AND PLASTER.-THE CHEAP
i IIEsTFERTILIzERin in use. Nofarmer can sf-
,'o,f direct from Nova Scotia, and grind fresh
W ~ .,rdsred. Put up In NEW BAGS, 800 pounds
as's az 4, WARNKk MOORE, 4
scoi seventeenth street, south side Dock. dealer
II Lime, Cement LathA "a h3
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
Supreme Court OF Appeals, Yester-
Aav.

City OF Richmond against the County
of Henrico. Argued by G. V. Mere
dith, Esq, for appellant and A. r.
Courtney and A. w. Patterson, Esqs.,
for appellees and submitted.
Richard H. Tebbs, Esq, was allowed
IN nraetice as counsel In this court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

OTTERBuRs LIrnrA AND MAGSEsh wArKR
cures dyspepsia, corrects acidity Of the sto-
mach. aids digestion, stimulates tho appetite,
and builds up the system. Five gallons for 81
~ gruRS.s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
phillips's Digestibis coeos

Unlike other cocoas or chocolates, &c 4, not
greasy, and though containing all the nutri-
meni Of the richest cocoa bean, f. IA 20 pre-
pared that IL will not disturb digestion, aud
makes delicious table drink. All druggists
and grocers keep H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

Two years ago ! contracted blood-poison
After taking prescriptions from the host ply
sicians here and at Dallas, concluded TO visit
Hot Springs, and on reaching Texarkana
doctor recommended me 70 try SwifPs Speclhc,
assuring me that II would benefit me more than
Hot Cnrinpa Although the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

The Bennett Rose, Pearls, Mar 'chal
Neils, and other standard Rosebuds at
j. j. Harvey's, No. 8 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

The Century and The Season for
April, also Harper's Bazaar, have been
received from N. Leonard, 90S Main
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

HArHoRs WATER, systoss, N. Y.-an agree.
able sperient For sale by all druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

HATHoRs WATER Ia n delightful beverage.
For sale By druggists, grocers, and wine-mers
ehauta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

For THROAT DISEASES, CoroHs, Colds, etc.,
efectusl relief Is found in the use Of BR0wx's
BRONCHIAL TEocHKs. Price - cents. SOLD
only In boxes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

HArHoRs WATER, Saratoga, n. Y. for the d.
gestiye organs. Sold by all druggistA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

The great Bonanza mines OF Nevada
are less noted than DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

II will be TO the interests OF capi-
talists and those having money TO in
,est to communicate with NJ. b. Harri-
con, Real Estate and Financial Agent,
Duluth, MINI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

As this is positively tbe last week of
our "Great Closing-OR Sale, We can
not impress YOU too strongly with the
Importance Of supplying yourself with
Shoes of most any description at prices
so low that you cannot help but be in
clined TO buy them, whether you need
them or not.
We shall occupy our New Store, 3l7
Broad street, on Tuesday, April 9Th.
Due notice will be given in the daily
papers as to the Line OF Goods we shall
keep. HELLER 4 Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

HArHoRs WArBE, from saratogs Springs,
New York. for Gout and Kidney troubles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

HAruoRS WATER Is supplied 70 the trade by
Purcell, Ladd a. Co.. Wholesale Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

HArHoRs WATER Is supplied at all ho,elsnd
grocery stores
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

HATHoRs WATER. saratoga, n. VA plea
SAINT aperient Fold By all druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
LEVY d DA us,
1917 and 1919 MAIN STREET.

MEssRs. W. r. ROANE. A. r. NOEL, and
GEORGE X. BAGBY formerly with Cardozo
A Coz are now with u.s. and will be pleased to
receive the patronage Of their friends. ap1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
CABLEGRAM COME.
ANSWER oRTHx BoHDBoLDRRs TO TIE
LEaIsLArIvB PROPOSITION.
A Hsssags from Gcvernor Discussion
in the House on the Coupon.
Crusher," &c.

Governor Lee yesterday received the
following cablegram, which explains it.
self, from the chairman of the Council
of Foreign BOndholders
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

Of Foreign Bondholders
LONDON, April I. 1887.
To He Rzcelsney. Gorernor Lee, Richmond:
Your cable OF the 3ist Ia satisfactory. II is
essential, however. that sufficient time be al
lowed for due examination and discussion OF
the question. Would the Legislature suspend
and reassemblc after, cay thirty days, TO re-
ceive the report Of the committee, or will your
committee have power TO sit after the dissolu-
ton OF the present Legislature and re-
port 70 the next Legislaturof II the de-
liberations we're limited 10 the present sitting
Virginia would be altogether insufficient, and
IL would be useless our sending q commits
sion Now. Il would be better, under such cir
cumstanees, 20 postpone the commission until
the autumn. Is my letter Of March 10th as 20
the bonds represented and controlled by this
Council satisfactory await cable reply.
ROrVYRIg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
TINES.

We show n large assortment Of DOMESTIC
aud FRENCH sATlNRS. We call particular
attention TO the latter OF which we show some
af the finest goods and best styles ever brought
V This city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
THE eoyERNoR's LETTER.

He at once sent copy of the above
10 each branch OF the General Assem-
bly, by his private secretary, with the
accompanying letter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02

On August IS, 1885, the following
ordinance Of the City Council, which
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-02
Total amount appropriated for City
Hall, $40, 1000.
Total amount expended for site:
SO.iO 80

Total amount expended for archi-
tects' plans and fees, sl5, ,259.5o:
Total amount so far expended for
construction purposes, $50, 1877.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-08
Listening to Davy Crockett.

FT0 ~ mo brpO6bgn n f0dstne,
No quieter or more gentiemanly person
did ever meet than DAVID Crockett.
H. came slowly lOuGging into the veneer
able office of the National lntelligencer
one severe winter afternoon, when and
where | was indusriously warming my
little boy body all round the small, square
stove.
There was vacant chair near me. He
took it with solemn elaboration. Then
over the fat stove top he extended his big
rough hands.
Cold" he said. Nothing more for a
long while.
| looked up at him-lOoked intently; for
this was an uncommon conner. A large
fOrm-to my boyish idea gigantic-a
reat, strange head, down either side of
which, from middle parting, fell long
black hair. Something savage about
MIN. yet most gentle savage, as If ne
could fondle baby, pet puss, and even
cry very heartily, being moved by proper
circumstances.
My father, present. of course, for he
belonged to the office" observing my
amezement, found opportunity to whis-
per IN my ear, David Crockett"
knew few things about the famous
man--knew that his life had been a ro-
nance SURPRISING the ina linngs of any
poet or novelsf-knew, and what so sur
prising as this?-that be was now a mem
Jer OF Congress. Indeed, l had heard
read at the breakfast table some of the
"b'ar stories" with which he frequently
amused, convulsed, and convinced the
H "use."
| saw David Crockett.
Presently | felt David Crockett. His
big right hand, gliding away from the hot
sgove- plate, chose to rest itself lovingly
among the curls of nv hair.
You never met b'arP remarked
Davy; sin course you never?'
acknowledged my total unacquaint-
ance.
would like top
"Cprtainly."
Don't know. Better hear about 'em
first"
'l'd be glad to hear, then"
50 you shall, my boy. Pll tell you
story of one seed Once't.''
was charmed with the anticipation.
He would have begun It Immediately, but
several "members," Senators and others
that moment entered the office.
Their business soon over, they still lin-
gered, for a whisper had stolen amon1
them, and more Oh airs were brought uo
% the FIR, and an eXpectaut circle un-
eXpeetedly resulted.
- was going to tell this lad a bar
story" resumed Davy, when every voice
10 errupted him with,
TEL Ill tell i! We all wish to hear
up
II complied. Listening. that afternoon,
proved my chief erjOyment OF life, to
date. Listening seemed to prove sImi-
ar sensation TO every person ct the
troup. 1t was grand excitement lust
to listen. Whatever was related we saw.
We lived along the remark able incidents
from word to word. Who, of mortals,
save DAVID Crockett, could display such
vivid power-cOuld 50 WELD thunder and
lightningp Yet 1t was not altogether err
rOr. Comical situations were introduced.
We were eager, we were alarmed, we
were suddenl! In most violent paroxysms
OF laugh inter-.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-08
Dun 6, COS Kennrt.

NEW YORK. Jan. THE business
failures occurring throughout the cOun-
try during the last week as reported TO
r. q, Dun d Co. number, for the United
STATES 27l and for Canada 2S.
a total OF 1913, against 273 last week ami
263 the week previous. The increase
noticed In the number ofcasualties arises
IN ne South. There the failures are ex
ceptionally numerous, though not i'm
pOrtant. The assignments in New York
city are few and OF little consequence.
SALOON FIXTURE MANUFACTURERS FAIL.
CHICAGO, Jan. 7.-R. ROthschild Il Son,
manufacturers of saloon fixtures in this
city and Cincinnati, made a voluntary
assignment this forenoon. No Fl lures
are given, but it is thought that the liza
bilIties will be quite large. The fl m
closed down several times last summer.
owing TO the hour and other strikes,
and atterward sustained heavy loss by
fire.